Herbs for These Troubled Times: Relax and Recharge with Nourishing Root

It’s hard to keep New York from stressing you out, which can lead to low energy, poor immunity, and unwanted tension. But herbal allies can recharge and relax you through calmatives, nervines, and adaptogens. We will sample a wide range of plants including linden, skullcap, and ashwagandha as well as plants that will help you set and keep healthy boundaries, such hawthorn, and St. John’s wort. Come learn how to use this wide battalion of herbal tools to thrive in NYC.

Emily Cavelier is an herbalist, wellness coach, and chef living and working in New York City since 2003. In 2011, after many years of apprenticing in herbal practice and developing a wellness and nutritional philosophy rooted in deep physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness, Emily launched her consulting business, Nourishing Root, with the mission of helping people connect to the natural state of health and joy in their bodies and minds so they can live better, happier lives.

"As we move into a more chaotic and uncertain world with much rising to the surface for transformation, self-care and community connection are even more valuable in order to maintain calm compassion in the face of challenge. It is my hope that as we connect more with Mama Earth and her rhythms, we will remember our role as caregivers and step into stewards’ shoes. It is my hope that instead of disconnecting from our bodies to cope that we may travel down deep, choosing to be embodied, to live in our bodies and to treat our bodies well."